Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX5
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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Released July 2011

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX5 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX5, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Casio and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the EX-ZR300 (16MP) and CX5 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The EX-ZR300 was revealed 11 months later than the CX5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the EX-ZR300 matches up versus the CX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery and Ricoh CX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR300 over the Ricoh CX5
EX-ZR300 | CX5 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX5 over the Casio EX-ZR300
CX5 | EX-ZR300 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX5
EX-ZR300 | CX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR300 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Ricoh CX5 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-ZR300 and Ricoh CX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the EX-ZR300 versus the CX5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR300 and CX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-ZR300 and CX5.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR300 to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent EX-ZR300 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-ZR300 vs Ricoh CX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh CX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Casio | Ricoh |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-ZR300 | Ricoh CX5 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-05-22 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Exilim Engine HS | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-300mm (12.5x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | Super Clear TFT color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.70 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 205g (0.45 pounds) | 205g (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-130 | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $329 | $399 |